Options
May 7, 2026
Placing a Single-Leg Options Order
Options trading is available only when enabled for the user's account. The web platform supports single-leg listed options workflows when available.
Common steps:
- Search for and open the underlying instrument page.
- Open the Options tab.
- Choose an expiration date.
- Review calls, puts, strike prices, bid/ask prices, and any displayed market data.
- Select the relevant bid or ask cell to open an order ticket.
- Review contract, side, quantity or contracts, price, order type, time in force, estimated cost, and buying-power impact.
- Submit only if the order matches the user's own intent.
General bid/ask mechanics:
- Selecting an ask price usually starts a buy ticket.
- Selecting a bid price usually starts a sell ticket.
- The user must verify the final side and contract before submission.
Contact support if:
- The contract appears invalid or expired.
- The options chain does not load.
- The order ticket does not match the selected contract.
- The user needs approval, permission, or account-specific explanation.
- The user reports a disputed, mistaken, rejected, or missing options order.